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Memorial at Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, to the Birthplace of British Flying which is to be found opposite the Church. Photo courtesy of Dr. Colin F. Parsons      This website tells the unique and fascinating story of a little-known memorial to British Aviation. It includes references to Cecil Grace and some 12 other British pioneer aviators, as well as three "Designers and Constructors" and four members of the "Royal Naval Air Service." It includes photographs of the memorial to the pioneers and is an appropriate entry point for a discussion of British pioneers. It may be accessed by clicking on: Birthplace

ONLINE RESOURCES      Using the Google search engine on "Cecil Grace" +aviation, (2-18-11), you will find about 1,950 links!! Among the most interesting, which includes a link to the website of the Royal Aero Club, is:   THE BIRTHPLACE OF BRITISH FLYING

Gutenberg Project THE STORY OF AERONAUTICS by E. Charles Vivian      On this page of the online book, you will find references to Cecil Grace, who with C. S. Rolls, Moore Brabazon and Rawlinson were active on the Isle of Sheppey. You can access this page by clicking on the title above.

 

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